Aviation Safety and Reporting System (ASRS) in Jeopardy
The FAA-NASA ASRS program, vital for aviation safety, is under review. Pilots urged to submit supportive comments by July 7.
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Messenger Plus: Send Images, Voice SOS
The latest $500 inReach satcomm communicator offers useful utility with text, photo and voice messages when cellular coverage goes dark.
Dynon Brings Emergency Glide
This new function for the SkyView HDX suite won’t guarantee a safe landing, but it could buy precious time when an engine fails.
Cirrus CAPS Repacks: Expense, Depreciation
Cirrus owners rave about having the CAPS parachute system as the ultimate safety backup, but if you’re shopping for a used Cirrus, know this: Many used airframes are coming up on the required 10-year parachute repack cycle. This work is expensive, requires considerable down time and can only be accomplished by select and highly specialized shops.